User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WebSTAR™ DPC2223™ and EPC2223™ VoIP Cable Modem with DECT Base Station User’s Guide Introduction
- Notice for CATV Installers
- In This Guide
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- What’s In the Carton?
- Front Panel Description
- Back Panel Description
- Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?
- What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
- How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?
- How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?
- How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?
- How Do I Install USB Drivers?
- What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?
- How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?
- What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?
- How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?
- Troubleshooting My Internet Service Installation
- How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service?
- Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service?
- What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service?
- How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service?
- How Do I Maintain the Battery? (Optional Model only)
- How Do I Mount the Cable Modem on a Wall? (Optional)
- Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions
- Having Difficulty?
- Tips for Improved Performance
- Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions
- Notices
- FCC Compliance
- For Information
How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service?
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How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service?
The cable modem can be used to provide telephone service for one or two telephone lines. This section describes
how to connect a single telephone, fax machine, analog telephone modem, or other telephone device to each
telephone port on the cable modem.
Important: Connecting the cable modem permanently to the installed home
telephone wiring is not covered by this document.
Installing the Cable Modem to Provide Telephone Service
Heed the following warnings, and then follow the subsequent installation
procedures to ensure proper cable modem installation and configuration for
providing telephone service.
Note: Professional installation may be available. Contact your service provider
for further assistance.
WARNING:
• To avoid personal injury, follow the installation instructions in the exact
order shown.
• Telephone connections to an installed home telephone wiring network
must be done by a qualified installer. The cable telephone service
provider may offer professional installation and connection to the home
telephone wiring network. A fee may be charged for this service.
• Hazardous electrical voltages can exist on the telephone ports on the
cable modem and can be present on any connected wiring. Telephone
wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical
shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem before attempting to
connect to any device.
• To prevent possible damage to equipment, disconnect any other
telephone service before connecting your cable modem to the same
wires.